History

Tiffin through time

Every dated item of the town's history in the archive on one list: history notes, checked research claims, events read from the records, ordinances, resolutions of the kinds that mark the town's life, project milestones, the earliest appointment to each board and proclamations. Each line is as the records put it, with its page. Atom feed.

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May 2, 1962 Report The council received notification of Tiffin's acceptance as a member in the Iowa League of Municipalities.
“Notification was received of Tiffin's acceptance as a member in the Iowa League of Municipalities.”
document 41, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
March 19, 1963 World event The council agreed to cooperate with the county civil defense plan, under which the county would furnish $4,000 and towns would pay 15 cents per person on the 1960 census.
“Johnson County will furnish $4,000.00 and the balance will be raised by cities and towns at the rate of 15 cents per person as of the 1960 census.”
document 3356, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
March 19, 1963 Figure A letter from the county Board of Supervisors set the cities' and towns' civil defense share at 15 cents per person as of the 1960 census, with the county furnishing $4,000.00.
“This letter from the Board of Supervisors states that "Johnson County will furnish $4,000.00 and the balance will be raised by cities and towns at the rate of 15 cents per person as of the 1960 census."”
document 3356, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
March 19, 1963 Figure Towns would pay 15 cents per person on the 1960 census toward the county civil defense plan.
“the balance will be raised by cities and towns at the rate of 15 cents per person as of the 1960 census.”
document 3356, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
June 5, 1963 History note Civil defense comes to Tiffin; no warning system yet
“Warning systems have not been set up yet, but will probably be in conjunction with a volunteer fire department.”
document 3354, p. 1 · history note · 1960s
June 5, 1963 Figure The June 1963 bills include $46.65 to the Civil Defense Agency at a 15 cent per person levy.
“Civil Defense Agency (15¢ levy per person)”
document 3354, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
June 5, 1963 World event Civil defense planning discussed radiological monitors, fall-out training, a citizen band radio arrangement and shelters.
“These monitors would learn basic information on fall-out and how to monitor with the instruments, and they would be responsible for spreading the information.”
document 3354, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
June 5, 1963 Figure At 15 cents per person, the $46.65 civil defense levy paid in June 1963 corresponds to 311 persons, on the 1960 census basis the county letter named (derived, quotient). Derived
“Civil Defense Agency (15¢ levy per person)”
document 3354, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
April 21, 1964 Neighbors The council moved to go on Daylight Saving Time to coincide with Iowa City and Cedar Rapids.
“Wayne moved, Bob seconded the motion to go on Daylight Saving Time to coincide with Iowa City and Cedar Rapids. Carried.”
document 3338, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
October 7, 1964 Neighbors The council passed a resolution authorizing and urging the creation of a County Board of Health for Johnson County.
“the City Council of Tiffin does hereby officially authorize and urge the adoption of a County Board of Health for Johnson County, Iowa.”
document 3324, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
January 6, 1965 Annexation The council discussed annexation east of town: that the town has zoning influence within a mile, that annexation on request of two-thirds of owners would be simple, and that agricultural land in town is taxed at two-thirds of the county rate.
“It would lower the taxes on this property, because if agricultural land is inside the town, the agricultural tax is only 2/3 of what it is in the county.”
document 3319, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
February 3, 1965 Annexation On a landowner's written request the council unanimously passed a resolution annexing a described area, about 90 acres south of the road and 92 acres north of it, effective when recorded; about 18 acres of the land was already in town limits.
“Ted moved and Bill Verry seconded the resolution that this property be annexed as designated, to be effective on the date when it is recorded. Carried unanimously.”
document 3318, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
February 3, 1965 Discussion The minutes give the power line as one reason to annex: a planned north-south line would bar buildings within 200 feet of it and take out about 10 acres of key property.
“no buildings can be erected within 200 feet of this line, so this cancels quite a lot of that key property. It would take out about 10 acres.”
document 3318, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
April 6, 1965 Neighbors The council passed a resolution endorsing efforts to obtain a vocational school for an 8-county area.
“we enthusiastically endorse the efforts being made to obtain for the 8-county area a vocational school to serve the young and adults of the area”
document 3315, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
May 5, 1965 Annexation The mayor explained to a bank trust officer the tax savings of petitioning into Tiffin for a farm held in trust, and was told he would recommend that they come into town.
“He then said he would recommend that they come into town.”
document 3314, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
May 5, 1965 Figure The financing firm said a pipeline adequate for a town of Tiffin's size cost about $10,000 a mile, with Wellman building a municipal gas system on revenue bonds.
“For a town our size, it costs about $10,000 a mile to put in a pipeline adequate.”
document 3314, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
June 2, 1965 Discussion The mayor reported that Powers & Associates was handling a 23-unit senior citizen housing project for Lone Tree, with a federal loan at low interest available if the government surveyed the town and found it eligible.
“Max Selzer of Powers & Associates is handling the plan for Lone Tree. They have 23 apartment units.”
document 3312, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
October 6, 1965 Report The mayor reported progress on a possible federal loan for a water system, including correspondence with Representative Schmidhauser and a League of Municipalities meeting with federal agencies.
“The Mayor reported on the progress of a possible Federal loan, including correspondence with Representative Schmidhauser and a report about the League of Municipalities meeting”
document 3306, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
November 3, 1965 Figure After an accident at the crossing the mayor wrote to the Attorney General; the approximate cost of a crossing signal was $10,000 and signals came out of farm-to-market road funds.
“Approximate cost of this crossing signal would be $10,000.”
document 3305, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
December 1, 1965 Neighbors The mayor said Coralville was talked of annexing to the mile road and that Tiffin should object on the basis of encroachment.
“Mayor said there has been some talk about Coralville coming to the mile road, and he thinks if they do, the Town of Tiffin should object on the basis of encroachment and not being able to offer facilities.”
document 3304, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
February 2, 1966 Neighbors The council received an invitation from the Metropolitan Planning Commission to join and decided not to officially join.
“It was postponed for further discussion and decided not to officially join the commission.”
document 3302, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
April 6, 1966 Discussion A Rock Island Line representative said a railroad crossing signal came under the Iowa Commerce Commission, with a hearing, and the town's share would be 10%, the county's 10% and the state's 80%.
“They would hold a hearing and 10% of the expense for a signal would be the town's obligation, 10% the county's, and 80% would be paid by the state.”
document 3300, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
April 6, 1966 Annexation On a trustee's request the council passed a resolution annexing three described parcels in Section 29, T. 80, R. 7W of 80, 60 and approximately 60 acres, effective that date.
“be it resolved that the real estate therein described be annexed to the Town of Tiffin, to be effective this date.”
document 3300, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
April 6, 1966 Report An FHA representative asked the mayor and council to be at the fire station on 12 April 1966 so Representative Schmidhauser could present the town with a $14,000.00 federal grant for the town water plant.
“so that Representative Scardhauser could present the town with the $14,000.00 Federal Grant to be used for the town water plant.”
document 3300, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
March 1, 1967 World event The mayor read a letter from Governor Hughes explaining that towns in the state would be surveyed for possible fall-out shelters in house basements.
“Mayor Stratten read a letter from Governor Hughes explaining that towns in the state would be surveyed for possible fall-out shelters in house basements.”
document 3286, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
June 7, 1967 Neighbors The council decided to tell the Johnson County Development Association that it could not see paying $500 in fees, and said it had not budgeted the money.
“saying we can't see paying $500 for fees.”
document 3281, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
August 2, 1967 Neighbors Johnson County Planning Commission cut its annual fee from $300.00 to $100.00, and the council rescinded its decision not to join.
“they cut the fee from $300.00 per year to $100.00.”
document 3279, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
November 1, 1967 Decision The council tabled a Regional Planning Commission resolution to the December meeting.
“There was a motion by Glenn Potter to table the Resolution to the December meeting.”
document 3276, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
March 6, 1968 Decision Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric Company presented a twenty-five-year gas franchise for first reading and said construction would depend on the installation of the water system.
“They stated that the start of construction of this system would depend upon the installation of the water system.”
document 3271, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
April 3, 1968 History note Residents petition for signals at the railroad crossing south of town
“Railroad Crossing Signals: It was suggested that a petition for signals at the railroad crossing should be circulated and submitted to the Board of Supervisors.”
document 3270, p. 2 · meeting · history note · 1960s
May 2, 1968 World event The mayor proposed telling Johnson County Civil Defense that limited funds were more expeditiously spent in other areas.
“we feel that our limited funds are more expeditiously spent in other areas.”
document 3269, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
May 2, 1968 Neighbors The council voted to tell the Johnson County Board of Health it intended to budget $320.00 in the 1969 budget.
“Glen moved, Ted seconded the motion to write and tell them that we intend to budget $320.00 in the 1969 budget”
document 3269, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
May 2, 1968 Report The minutes of 2 May 1968 record the gas franchise ordinance adopted as Ordinance No. 59 and a special election set for 11 June 1968; the ordinance document itself is dated 17 June 1968.
“Councilman Potter then moved that said ordinance as read be adopted as Ordinance No. 59”
document 3269, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 59 · 1960s
August 14, 1968 Report The railroad crossing petitions had been signed by about 134 citizens by 14 August 1968, and it was decided to hold them and canvass more.
“The petitions have so far been signed by about 134 citizens, and it was decided to hold them and do some more canvassing.”
document 3265, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
September 19, 1968 Discussion The council discussed dropping the FHA grant and loan and investigating a private concern putting water into the town's distribution system, citing North Liberty and Holiday Court as examples, because the rate per customer was higher than townspeople would accept.
“It was suggested the Council investigate a private concern putting water into our distribution system for a lot less than is now estimated or bid. The Town of North Liberty and Holiday Court were sighted as examples.”
document 3262, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
November 6, 1968 History note The county sends the crossing to the Iowa Commerce Commission
“The board said this comes under jurisdiction of the Commerce Commission.”
document 3260, p. 1 · meeting · Ralph Neuzil · history note · 1960s
November 6, 1968 Neighbors The town attorney reported the Board of Supervisors said the crossing signals came under the Commerce Commission, and the council authorized him to fill out forms for installing signals.
“Ned Allen made a motion that the town attorney be authorized to fill out forms for installation of signals on railroad track.”
document 3260, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
January 7, 1969 Report The attorney filed papers with the State Commerce Commission and was told the crossing petition was in order; a hearing would be about 60 days off.
“Ralph has filed papers with State Commerce Commission. He received word that the petition was in order and filed right. It will be 60 days before a hearing will be held.”
document 3257, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
February 5, 1969 Decision A letter from the Iowa Commerce Commission set the hearing on the town's application for automatic crossing signal protection for 14 March 1969 at the Tiffin Fire Station.
“The hearing is set for March 14, 1969 with all interested parties invited.”
document 3256, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
March 5, 1969 History note An outdoor warning system and tornado warnings are raised
“Mayor Bream read letter from Johnson County Municipal Civil Defense Agency concerning an outdoor warning system.”
document 3253, p. 1 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · history note · 1960s
March 5, 1969 World event The mayor read a letter from the Johnson County Municipal Civil Defense Agency concerning an outdoor warning system, and the council decided to get more information first.
“Mayor Bream read letter from Johnson County Municipal Civil Defense Agency concerning an outdoor warning system.”
document 3253, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
March 5, 1969 Decision Two utility representatives discussed a sub-station to handle more power and keep voltage up, the council offered full support and discussed annexing the land, and voted to replace all town lights with 175 mercury lamps.
“The sub-station would handle more power and keep voltage up. The Council offered them their full support and also discussed with the representatives the possibility of annexing the sub-station land into Tiffin.”
document 3253, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
March 14, 1969 History note Commerce Commission hearing on crossing signals at John Saxton Road
“Mayor Bream read a letter received from the Iowa Commerce Commission in regards to the town's application for an automatic highway-railroad grade crossing signal protection at John Saxton Road and C.R.I.& P.R.R.Co.”
document 3256, p. 1 · meeting · history note · 1960s
April 2, 1969 Neighbors A letter said Tiffin's share of the Johnson County Board of Health budget was $350.00; the council decided the town could not afford it and tabled the letter.
“Tiffin's share of the Health Board's budget request is $350.00. Discussion was held and it was decided that the Town could not afford to pay that sum at this time.”
document 3250, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
May 7, 1969 Discussion The council preferred that the light company build on land owned by a landowner outside town and a councilman suggested she voluntarily request annexation.
“The Council prefers the Light Co. build on property owned by Mrs. Leona Rogers. Since Mrs. Rogers' property is not in Tiffin, Ted Spivey suggested Mrs. Rogers make a voluntary request to annex to the Town.”
document 3249, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
August 6, 1969 History note Signals ordered, with the railroad and the State sharing about $12,000
“Neuzil has received a letter saying signals at the crossing will be constructed within the next nine months.”
document 3242, p. 1 · meeting · Ralph Neuzil · history note · 1960s
August 6, 1969 Report The attorney received a letter saying signals would be built within nine months, the railroad and the State sharing the cost, estimated at around $12,000, with no cost to the town.
“The railroad and the State will share the costs which is estimated to be around $12,000. The Town will not have to pay any of the costs.”
document 3242, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
September 3, 1969 Landmark The mayor said HACAP had rented the old Club 88 as a recreation center for teenagers, older people and lower income families, sponsored by State and Federal government.
“HACAP has rented the old Club 88 for use as a recreation center mostly for teen agers, older people and lower income families.”
document 3240, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
December 1, 1969 Ordinance Ordinance 1969-063 adopted: Providing for the Rules, Regulations and Conditions of Service of the Town of Tiffin Johnson County, Iowa, Municipal Waterworks System document 4716 · Ord. 1969-063 · 1960s
April 1, 1970 Annexation The council discussed the possibility of asking some people to annex to the town.
“The possibility of asking some people to annex to the Town was discussed.”
document 3225, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
April 1, 1970 Figure The sheriff's department told small towns the charge for one deputy and patrol car was $3 an hour.
“The charge for one deputy and patrol car is $3 an hour.”
document 3225, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
May 6, 1970 Decision The council passed a resolution designating the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission as the official crime commission for Johnson County.
“Glenn Potter made the motion to pass a resolution agreeing to have the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission designated as the official crime commission for Johnson County and that the Planning Commission shall have the authority to appoint members of the Johnson Co. Law Enforcement Advisory Council.”
document 3223, p. 1 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
May 6, 1970 Decision The council declined to help pay for the operation of the dump at Oxford.
“Dale Flansburg made the motion not to help pay for the operation of the dump at Oxford, since many people in Town have their garbage picked up regularly and others haul their own.”
document 3223, p. 2 · meeting · Dale Flansburg · 1970s
June 3, 1970 Spending The council moved to accept the Sheriff's Department agreement for extra police protection for $750.
“Ned Allen made the motion to accept the Sherrif's Dept. agreement for extra police protection for $750.”
document 3221, p. 2 · meeting · Ned Allen · 1970s
June 3, 1970 Figure $750.00 as printed in 1970 is about $6,500 in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
“Ned Allen made the motion to accept the Sherrif's Dept. agreement for extra police protection for $750.”
document 3221, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
October 7, 1970 Discussion A letter from the League of Municipalities asked the council to pass a resolution raising the sales tax one cent, which would go back to the towns.
“A letter was read from the League of Municipalities asking the Council to pass a resolution raising the sales tax one cent which would go back to the towns.”
document 3213, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
November 4, 1970 Neighbors Glenn Potter made the motion for the Town to enter an agreement with the State of Iowa with no cost to the Town to maintain the Highway. document 3212, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
July 7, 1971 Discussion Representatives of the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission told the council the Commission would like the town to join.
“Commission would like the Town to join.”
document 4683, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
October 6, 1971 Discussion The council discussed asking Coralville whether it would be interested in taking care of the Tiffin sewer plant.
“The council discussed contacting Coralville to see if they would be interested in taking care of the Tiffin sewer plant.”
document 4678, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
July 5, 1972 Discussion The minutes list as a discussion point that any future annexation would have the town provide the facilities it provides to the townspeople.
“Any future Annexation--- Town to provide facilities presently provided to the Townspeople.”
document 4664, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
April 4, 1973 Neighbors A council member moved to pass a resolution entering into an agreement with Iowa City to use its landfill, and the roll-call vote was all in favor.
“Glenn Potter made a motion to pass a resolution entering into an agreement with Iowa City to use their Landfill. Beverly Birtcher seconded. All in favor by roll call vote.”
document 4647, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
May 2, 1973 Decision The council passed a resolution authorizing an application to the Environmental Protection Agency for a Water Pollution Control Act grant.
“Ted Spivey made a motion to pass a resolution to authorize the filing of an application with the Environment Protection Agency, USA, for a Grant under the Water Pollution Control Act.”
document 4645, p. 1 · meeting · Ted Spivey · 1970s
November 7, 1973 Discussion A councilmember proposed that the council look into the possibility of building a library for Tiffin.
“Glenn Potter proposed that the Council look into the possibility of building a library for Tiffin.”
document 4636, p. 1 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
March 7, 1974 Spending A councilmember moved to sign a new sheriff's contract effective January 1, 1974 at $832.00 per year.
“Glenn Potter moved to sign a new contract with the Johnson County Sheriff's department effective January 1, 1974 to run continuous at a new rate of $832.00 per year.”
document 4630, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
March 7, 1974 Figure $832.00 per year as printed in 1974 is about $5,700 per year in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
“Glenn Potter moved to sign a new contract with the Johnson County Sheriff's department effective January 1, 1974 to run continuous at a new rate of $832.00 per year.”
document 4630, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
March 7, 1974 Neighbors Glenn Potter moved to sign a new contract with the Johnson County Sheriff's department effective January 1, 1974 to run continuous at a new rate of $832.00 per year. document 4630, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
June 12, 1974 Decision A councilmember moved to participate with the Regional Planning Commission in the special census.
“Beverly Birtcher moved to participate with Regional Planning Commission in the special census.”
document 4625, p. 1 · meeting · Beverly Birtcher · 1970s
September 4, 1974 Figure The designated hauler to the Iowa City Landfill told the council he would stop that role effective September 15, 1974 and raise his fee from $3.50 to $4.00.
“informed Council that he would no longer be designated hauler for Tiffin to Iowa City Landfill effective September 15, 1974. He will haul all loads from Tiffin to Homestead. He will also raise his fee from $3.50 to $4.00.”
document 4621, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
November 6, 1974 Decision A councilmember moved to sign a mutual aid agreement with the Johnson County Civil Defense Agency.
“Beverly Birtcher made a motion to sign a mutual aid agreement with the Johnson County Civil Defense Agency.”
document 4618, p. 2 · meeting · Beverly Birtcher · 1970s
November 6, 1974 Neighbors Beverly Birtcher made a motion to sign a mutual aid agreement with the Johnson County Civil Defense Agency. document 4618, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
December 18, 1974 Milestone The special census put the population of Tiffin at 311.
“The special census put the population of Tiffin at 311.”
document 4614, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
December 18, 1974 Milestone Judy Smith made a motion to send to the Secretary of State for certification the results of a special census conducted at the request of the communities of Johnson County. document 4614, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
March 5, 1975 Decision The attorney was to write Iowa City Landfill that Tiffin would no longer be responsible for loads dumped there.
“Attorney Neuzil is going to write Iowa City Landfill and inform them that the City of Tiffin will no longer be responsible for loads dumped there.”
document 4610, p. 4 · meeting · Ralph Neuzil · 1970s
April 9, 1975 Figure A councilmember moved to pay Johnson County Regional Planning $4.55 as final payment for the special census.
“Roger Janssen made a motion to pay Johnson County Regional Planning $4.55 in final payment for the special census.”
document 4608, p. 1 · meeting · Roger Janssen · 1970s
June 11, 1975 Special event The mayor received a request from the Johnson County Bicentennial Committee for the community to take an active part in projects.
“The Mayor has received a request from the Johnson County Bicentennial Committee to have this community take an active part in projects.”
document 4605, p. 4 · meeting · 1970s
August 13, 1975 Ordinance Ordinance 1975-069 adopted: Smith moved to read Ordinance #69 adopting the charter for the City of Tiffin, embodying the existing for of government on July 31, 1975 and file a copy with the Secretary of the State of Iowa. Potter seconded document 4718 · meeting · Ord. 1975-069 · 1970s
September 10, 1975 Discussion The council asked that a Coralville Police Department representative attend its next regular meeting.
“Council requests that a Coralville Police Dept. representative be asked to attend the next regular council meeting.”
document 4596, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
October 8, 1975 Neighbors The council adopted Resolution 75-1, approving participation in the Johnson County Mutual Aid Agreement and directing the mayor to sign it.
“Formanek moved and Potter seconded to adopt Resolution #75-1, Book 1, approving the participation in the Johnson County Mutual Aid Agreement, authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute said Agreement on behalf of the City.”
document 4594, p. 1 · meeting · Res. 1975-001 · 1970s
October 8, 1975 Neighbors Formanek moved and Potter seconded to adopt Resolution #75-1, Book 1, approving the participation in the Johnson County Mutual Aid Agreement, authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute said Agreement on behalf of the City document 4594, p. 1 · meeting · Res. 1975-001 · 1970s
December 10, 1975 Ordinance Ordinance 1975-072 adopted: AMENDING ORDINANCE #63 of the Ordinances of Tiffin, Iowa, said Ordinance #63 providing for the rules, regulations and conditions of services of the Town of Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa, Municipal Waterworks System document 4721 · meeting · Ord. 1975-072 · 1970s
January 14, 1976 Discussion The minutes report that the Coralville council committee would contact the Tiffin council committee about a law enforcement program under discussion.
“It was reported that the Coralville Council committee will contact the Tiffin Council committee regarding the law enforcement program that is being discussed.”
document 4583, p. 5 · meeting · 1970s
March 10, 1976 Discussion The mayor read bills before the State Legislature concerning municipal general fund cash balances, and council members recommended setting aside $8500.00 for land for a park and public use, $4000.00 for water improvements and $8000.00 for a truck with blade.
“Formanek read some bills that are in the State Legislature at this time concerning Municipal General Fund cash balances. Council-members recommended that the City set aside funds for specific purposes. The recommendations were $8500.00 for land purchase as park and public use space, $4000.00 for water improvements and $8000.00 for a 3/4 T. Truck with blade”
document 4575, p. 6 · meeting · 1970s
April 14, 1976 Special event The minutes list a letter from the Iowa City mayor inviting the community to Bicentennial events in Iowa City.
“Iowa City Mayor Mary Neuheuser, inviting the community to Bicentennial events in Iowa City”
document 4573, p. 5 · meeting · 1970s
May 12, 1976 Decision The council set a $10.00 impoundment fee and $3.00 per day boarding fee, and dogs unclaimed after 72 hours would be transferred to the Iowa City Animal Shelter.
“Formanek moved to establish a $10.00 impoundment fee and $3.00 per day boarding fee. If dog is not claimed within 72 hours from time of impoundment, the dog will be transferred to the jurisdiction of the Iowa City Animal Shelter.”
document 4570, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
September 8, 1976 Decision Council decided the Iowa City landfill charges would be the responsibility of the contract hauler.
“Later, during the regular meeting, Council decided that the landfill charges would be the responsibility of the contract hauler.”
document 4562, p. 5 · meeting · 1970s
May 11, 1977 Decision The council decided not to pay a $200.00 assessment for membership in the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission.
“A letter will be sent to Johnson County Regional Planning Comm. advising them that Council has decided not to pay $200.00 assessment for membership in that agency.”
document 4549, p. 5 · meeting · 1970s
June 28, 1977 Spending A councilmember moved to contract with the Coralville Library Board for library services to Tiffin residents from July 1, 1977 to June 30, 1978 for $200.00.
“Janssen moved to enter into an agreement with the Coralville Library Board of Trustees, Coralville, Iowa to provide library services and usage to the residents of Tiffin for the period July 1, 1977 through June 30, 1978 for the sum of $200.00.”
document 4547, p. 1 · meeting · Roger Janssen · 1970s
December 14, 1977 Discussion A regional planning staff member reported the tenant relocation rules that apply when accepting a matching funds grant from the Federal Bureau of Outdoor Recreation for land acquisition.
“reported the tenant relocation rules which apply when accepting a matching funds grant from the Federal Bureau of Outdoor Recreation for land acquisition.”
document 4540, p. 5 · meeting · 1970s
December 14, 1977 Spending A council member moved to contract with the Johnson County Sheriff's Department for $1248.00 per year.
“Stratton made the motion to enter into a contract with the Johnson County Sheriff's Dept. for $1248.00 per year. Morgan seconded and motion carried unanimously.”
document 4540, p. 3 · meeting · project · 1970s
December 14, 1977 Figure The sheriff contract of $1,248 a year as printed in 1977 is about $6,900 a year in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
“Stratton made the motion to enter into a contract with the Johnson County Sheriff's Dept. for $1248.00 per year. Morgan seconded and motion carried unanimously.”
document 4540, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
December 14, 1977 Neighbors Stratton made the motion to enter into a contract with the Johnson County Sheriff's Dept. for $1248.00 per year. document 4540, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
March 8, 1978 Decision A council member moved that Tiffin join the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission for FY 1978-1979, and the motion carried unanimously.
“Sheridan moved that the City of Tiffin join the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission for FY 1978-1979. Morgan seconded and motion carried unanimously.”
document 4534, p. 5 · meeting · 1970s
April 12, 1978 Neighbors A council member moved to authorize a contract between the City of Tiffin and the Iowa Department of Health concerning fluoridation installation.
“Sheridan moved to authorize a contract between the City of Tiffin and the Iowa Department of Health concerning fluoridation installation.”
document 4533, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
April 12, 1978 Neighbors Sheridan moved to authorize a contract between the City of Tiffin and the Iowa Department of Health concerning fluoridation installation. document 4533, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
May 10, 1978 Neighbors Potter motioned, Morgan seconded to enter into agreement with Johnson County for implementation of Community Development Block Grant document 4532, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
June 28, 1978 Decision A councilmember moved a resolution calling an election on August 8, 1978 at Tiffin Fire Station on granting a 25 year franchise to General Telephone Co.
“Morgan moved to introduce a resolution calling for election to be held August 8, 1978 at Tiffin Fire Station for the purpose of granting 25 year franchise to General Telephone Co. for telephone service.”
document 4529, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 76 · Tom Morgan · 1970s
July 12, 1978 Person The council appointed a Chief of Police and authorized the chief to appoint deputies to provide law enforcement.
“resolved to appoint Ed White as Chief of Police and authorized him to appoint persons as his deputies to provide law enforcement to City of Tiffin”
document 4528, p. 2 · meeting · David R. White · Janis Stratton · 1970s
August 9, 1978 Figure The bills paid at the council meeting include a payment to Johnson Co. Regional of $100.00.
“Johnson Co. Regional, $100.00;”
document 4526, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
November 8, 1978 Figure Coralville Public Library representatives asked the council to increase the contract from $200/year to $300/year.
“asked that council approve an increase in the next fiscal year contract with the library from $200/year to $300/year.”
document 4520, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
November 8, 1978 Figure A councilmember made a motion increasing wages paid to police from $5/hr. to $6/hr. effective 11/1 through 12/1/78.
“Potter made motion to approve request of Dave White and increase the wages paid to police from $5/hr. to $6/hr. effective 11/1 through 12/1/78.”
document 4520, p. 1 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · David R. White · 1970s

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